ra felt like she had just lived through six centuries, even though it had only been six hours. Her unwavering determination and a hefty five million dor donation turned the public spotlight away from thepany and onto her brother Ryan, who was suddenly seen as lucky to have such a supportive sister.


    "I was ready to criticize her, but honestly, I can''t find a single misstep. She''s handled everything perfectly."


    "Her attitude has been top-notch, and even the official statements were sincere. Word is that the Bradford Group is strapped for cash, yet she still donated."


    Seeing the shift in public opinion, ra finally exhaled in relief. She and Cole had spent those intense six hours glued to their screens, keeping a close eye on the media buzz. Her open honesty left the online whistleblower with no ammunition, and some folks online even spected that the whole drama might have been a setup by whoever was trying to lead Ryan astray. It was clear that the inte crowd wasn''t easily duped these days.


    With this win under her belt, ra wasted no time calling a high-level meeting. All of Greysen''s old crew had cleared out, leaving only a handful of seasoned executives she herself had chosen to promote.


    As she settled by the expansive windows, ra had already gone through the Bradford Group''s future project ns. Each one was teetering on the edge of failure. With a swift decision, she scrapped them all. A couple of executives looked ready to protest, but her unwavering gaze made them think twice.


    Among the senior team were Pierce and Maxine, both in their forties and wise to the game. When it seemed like one of their colleagues might speak up, Pierce gave a subtle nudge. "Remember how you got your spot here," he whispered. "We agreed to follow Ms. Bradford''s lead. Trust me, I''ve got a knack for reading people. Ms. Bradford knows what she''s doing."


    Pierce didn''t hesitate to switch his address from ''Ms. ra'' to ''Ms. Bradford,'' signaling his full support.


    The executive next to him took a deep breath and swallowed his doubts. "Alright."


    From there, the meeting flowed smoothly, with no objections to any of ra''s decisions. The younger execs she had promoted looked up to her like she was the North Star. Unlike Johnny, the previous leader who had a soft spot for those who helped build thepany from the ground up, the old guard was stuck in their ways. People like Greysen were especially worried about losing their spots to more capable colleagues, which had cost the Bradford Group a lot of talent.


    ra had kicked those roadblocks to the curb and elevated the skilled team members. No matter where she led thepany next, this move alone had already outshone Johnny''s legacy. Johnny was talented in many ways, but as Greysen often pointed out, his sentimentality was his Achilles'' heel in the business world.